Chapter 4
She extended her hand and passed the box to Stephanie, saying, “Here you go.” As Stephanie took
the box, a faint smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth, barely noticeable but caught by Milly,
who was standing nearby. Failure to hold back emotions was taboo in acting. “Oh no! Why is the
box empty? Milly, where is Mom’s hairpin? Did you misce it?” Her voice was overly dramatic and
shrill, causing the lively hall to fall silent as all eyes turned towards the unfolding drama. Stephanie
continued, her tone anxious, “Milly, did you take Mom’s hairpin?
It’s a family heirloom passed down from Grandma to Mom. How could you take it without asking?
Please return it to Mom immediately!” The usation seemed to point directly at Milly, drawing
disapproving nces from the onlookers: “Someone from a humble background like her can’t be
trusted.” “Blood ties mean nothing. An adopted daughter would have shown more respect.” “The
Buts never fail to entertain.” Themotion went on. Milly remainedposed amidst the
gossip and usations, meeting Olivia’s gaze steadily as she exined, “Mom, I didn’t take the
hairpin. It was Stephanie who asked me to fetch the box. I did as she instructed, and the servants
can attest to that.” Her voice was calm yet resolute, cutting through the tension in the hall. “But what
if you got the idea to steal it on the way back? No one would know,” Stephanie persisted. The
mention of that struck a nerve, causing Olivia to furrow her brow. Despite being new to the Buts,
Milly was still her daughter. It must have been painful for a mother to hear such usations. Olivia
shot Stephanie a reproachful look, but the younger woman was too focused on her impending
victory to notice. Just then, a low, elderly voice broke the silence. “Ms. But, are you suggesting
that I stole from your family?
” The crowd parted, revealing a dignified old man in a wheelchair, pushed forward by a sergeant in
military uniform. It was Andrew Tate, the Grand General. He came from a prestigious aristocratic
family above the Buts. using him of theft was a serious allegation. Stephanie was taken
aback by Andrew’s defence of Milly, her face flushing with embarrassment as she tried to cate
him. “Andrew, we meant no disrespect … ” “No disrespect?” Andrew’s cold snort echoed through
the hall, his cane tapping the floor in anger. “I personally returned the box, and that girl didn’t even
touch it. How dare you use me of theft?” Realising the gravity of the situation, Stephanie paled,This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.
knowing they couldn’t afford to offend the Tates. In a quiet corner, Milly lowered her head, her lips
pressed tightly together. After reprimanding Stephanie, Andrew turned to Milly, his heart going out to
her as she stood there looking wronged. Just as he was about to speak, he noticed the ring red
mark on her arm, and his voice immediately rose,
“Who pinched your arm? Is this how the Buts treat you?” Milly blinked and looked at the red
mark on her arm, and only then did she remember that it was Stephanie who had pinched her.
Andrew, ustomed to his high status and military background, was always straightforward and
had no intention of leaving any dignity for the Buts to save. Milly found him quite cute and
reassured him, “It’s nothing, just a little bump, it will be fine in a while.” Although she was annoyed
by Stephanie, she didn’t want to cause trouble for her mother. But Andrew didn’t listen, and he
angrily tapped his cane on the floor. “Larry, call that brat and tell him toe over immediately!”
Larry, who was dressed in military uniform, was stunned for a moment, “Huh? But he said today’s
meeting would be very important … ” “Meeting, my foot! His fiancée is being bullied, and he still
wants to have a meeting! Tell him toe over right away! Hurry up!” Andrew’s momentum was
overwhelming. What? Master George has a fiancee? Milly wondered, Why is he ying
matchmaker? Captain Pine dared not disobey the old general’s orders, so he turned around and
dialled the phone. Before long, the phone was answered, and a deep voice sounded, “Mr. Larry,
what’s up?” “Uh … ” Captain Pine nced at the old general, whose face was turning red with
anger, “Master George, pleasee to the Buts’ ce’ the old general … uh … wants you to
come over, he’s not feeling well.” George rubbed his forehead. “Wasn’t he fine at noon?” “He
suddenly feels unwell now.” George said, “Okay, I got it, I’lle over right away.”
After hanging up the phone, Captain Pine let out a sigh of relief. He didn’t dare to mention asking
George to support the fiancee Andrew set up for him, afraid that George woulde over and beat
him up as soon as he heard it. “General, Master George will be here soon.” Andrew’s expression
softened slightly. “Hmph, that brat knows what’s good for him.” Then he put away his stern
expression, smiled at Milly, and said, “Girl, don’t be afraid. If the Buts don’t treat you well, just
come to our family. My brat just happens to need a wife.”
“Although that brat has a bad temper, is as cold as an ice cube, and has many faults, he can take a
beating. In the future, you don’t have to swallow your anger. If you want to hit him, just hit him; as
long as you don’t kill him, it’s fine.” Captain Pine twitched his mouth. Master George is an
outstanding person, but why does the general make him sound like a punk? Everyone was silent.
The Tates only had one young master, and that was George. He is the head of the Tates and the
president of the Tate Group. Just a word from him can cripple the economy of the Halturia. Even the
president of Maldonia has to smile and dare not offend him when they see him! Stephanie widened
her eyes when she heard the words of Andrew, almost gasping for breath. Why? Is the Tates blind?
Do they fancy this country bumpkin? The calmest person in the room was probably Milly.